THREAD. I noticed something fascinating: many of the reporters concocting the new hysteria over "retail theft" are using the *exact same* words and patterns in each story. It's pretty wild. Let's take a look:
We asked incarcerated people what might have prevented them from committing the crimes that landed them behind bars. Respondents said that affordable housing, a living wage, and mental health care would have made the most impact. https://t.co/y6l9w3aArA
@fodderyfodder Criminal defense, I’m the only associate to a solo practitioner. Technically a for profit firm, but 80% of our work is court appointed. First PD job was fantastic on the issues you asked about, second was awful, this is my third and it is also fantastic.